78 Flashcards
Balance out
make things equal or to compensate for something. For example, you might balance out the sweetness of a dessert with black coffee.
バランスが取れてる
Cast a spell
use words or actions that are believed to be magical to have an effect on someone or something
Denounce
to criticize something or someone strongly and publicly:
The government’s economic policy has been denounced on all sides.
Tapestry
used in reference to an intricate or complex combination of things or sequence of events.
“a tapestry of cultures, races, and customs”
chock-full
completely full:
The whole room was chock-full of books.
Pretense
a way of behaving that is intended to deceive people: He made no pretense of looking for work.
Mike Wazowski
Michael “Mike” Wazowski is a fictional character who appears in Disney/Pixar’s Monsters Inc. franchise. He is a green one-eyed round monster with two arms, …
Don’t beat around the bush
Don’t discuss a matter without coming to the point.
“he never beat around the bush when something was annoying him”
If it comes to that
“It may come to that” is an idiom that means if a certain situation becomes necessary.
For example, “I’m willing to pay more money if it comes to that”
必要になったらね！
Migrane
headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. It’s often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound
Sharecropper
tenant farmer who gives a part of each crop as rent.
Bookend
occur or be positioned at the end or on either side of (something).
“the narrative is bookended by a pair of incisive essays”
One-upmanship
situation in which someone does or says something in order to prove that they are better than someone else:
Quick recap
a brief summary of the main points of something that has been discussed or done. For example, you might give a quick recap of a meeting, a news program, or a TV show
Unfold
reveal or disclose (thoughts or information).
“Miss Eva unfolded her secret exploits to Mattie”
(of a situation or story) to develop or become clear:
Events unfolded in a way that no one could have predicted.
Size up
evaluate or form an opinion about someone or something.
For example, you might size up a competitor before a game, or size up your audience before giving a speech
Tip-off
Piece of information
What you are in for
to be going to experience something unpleasant very soon:
The weather forecast says we’re in for heavy rain this evening.
You’ll be in for it (= you’ll be in trouble) if you don’t do what she tells you.
Sniff out
to discover or detect something, usually after some effort. For example, you might sniff out a criminal’s hideout, a hidden cookie, or a scandal
Droopy
hanging down limply; drooping.
“a droopy mustache”
垂れ下がる
chiropodist
a person who treats the feet
きろぽでぃすと
Catheter
a flexible tube inserted through a narrow opening into a body cavity, particularly the bladder, for removing fluid.
“a urinary catheter”
カテーテル
Blue cross
company in the US that provides private medical insurance to people and organizations: In addition to visits by a doctor, Blue Cross will cover related laboratory testing.
Clumsily
in an awkward and careless way.
“he climbed clumsily over the rail”
It doesn’t sell me
something doesn’t persuade you or interest you. For example, you might say “It doesn’t sell me on the idea” to indicate that you aren’t convinced by a proposal or plan.
Wish in one hand, shit in the other.
When a person wants the impossible.
Joe: We need world peace. Can’t we just all get along?
Tom: Well Joe, Wish in one hand, shit in the other.
Polar vortex
a large area of cold air and low pressure that spins over the North and South Poles.
Emphatically
in a forceful way.
“she closed the door behind her emphatically”
without doubt; clearly.
“Jane, though born in California, feels emphatically Canadian”
Put him in charge
Let him control
in control or with overall responsibility.
“he was in charge of civil aviation matters”
Laughable
silly and not deserving to be seriously considered:
Privately they thought the idea laughable.
Everything on the table
all options are available for discussion.
For example, if an employer and a union are willing to discuss pensions, then pensions are on the table.
Rain shadow
A rain shadow is an area of significantly reduced rainfall behind a mountainous region, on the side facing away from prevailing winds, known as its leeward side
Shame on you
used to tell someone that they should feel sorry for something they did:
shame on you for Shame on you for being so mean.
Connote
If a word, object, or situation connotes something, it makes you think of a feeling or an idea that is more than its basic meaning:
“To me, chocolate connotes pleasure and indulgence.”
Screw around
to waste time:
Stop screwing around and finish your work.
fool around.
“I just screw around with sound effects and music”
Going past the sale
don’t risk losing the sale
Wound up
very worried, nervous
/ˌwaʊnd ˈʌp/ very worried, nervous, or angry: She gets pretty wound up before a game.
Phlebitis
inflammation of a vein. Thrombophlebitis is due to one or more blood clots in a vein that cause inflammation. Thrombophlebitis usually occurs in leg veins, but it may occur in an arm or other parts of the body. フレバイティス
Illegible
illegible if it’s hard or impossible to read because it’s faded, poorly written, or printed
Unreadable
Keep the light on
. to make sure that a business, system, etc. continues to operate, even if it does not make much progress:
Please don’t block those ads - they help keep the lights on. We were just trying to keep the lights on so the guys would have a job to come back to
Rationalize
1.
attempt to explain or justify (one’s own or another’s behavior or attitude) with logical, plausible reasons, even if these are not true or appropriate.
“she couldn’t rationalize her urge to return to the cottage”
Life time ago
a time in the past that seems very distant, but is actually not as far away as it may seem
Mom and pop investor
inexperienced investors who invest small amounts of money in the stock market. They are also known for being casual investors who don’t rely on trading to significantly increase their income
Sore spot
a subject or issue about which someone feels distressed or annoyed.
“money was a sore point between us”
痛い所 弱いところ
rub salt into the wound
make a painful experience even more painful for someone.
“Boro rubbed salt into the wound by scoring with their first attempt
Walk our way to
to travel in the direction of a destination. For example, “Let’s walk our way to the park
一緒にそこまでやってみましょう。
Mercator projection
メルカトル図法
メルケータ
<->Mollweide projection
unfurl
make or become spread out from a rolled or folded state, especially in order to be open to the wind.
“a man was unfurling a sail”
巻物📜を広げる
Furl
roll or fold up and secure neatly (a flag, sail, umbrella, or other piece of fabric).
“he shouted to the crew to furl sails”
Squadron
unit of one of the armed forces, especially (in Britain) the air force or the navy
Undisputed
not disputed or called in question; accepted.
“the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world”
Lift
to end a rule or law:
The restrictions on water usage have been lifted now that the river levels are normal.
At last they’ve lifted the ban on jeans at the club.
Snotty
1.
full of or covered with nasal mucus.
“a snotty nose”
2.
having or showing a superior or conceited attitude.
“a snotty letter”
Flabby
Soft , loose and fleshy
of a part of a person’s body) soft, loose, and fleshy.
“this exercise helps to flatten a flabby stomach”
たるんだ. Like “warm fruit juice”
Blech
used to express disgust or distaste.
“blech, I feel like vomiting”
Insipid
lacking flavor.
“mugs of insipid coffee”
Run for the hills
to avoid a situation or danger by a great distance. It’s a metaphorical phrase that warns someone to keep away from a situation.
Unhinged
mentally ill:
I sometimes think that your mother is a little unhinged.
Synonyms
crazy
Furtively
in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.
“I furtively glanced over at my father to see his reaction”
Snoop
investigate or look around furtively in an attempt to find out something, especially information about someone’s private affairs.
“your sister might find the ring if she goes snooping around”
Manhandle
move (a heavy object) by hand with great effort.
“seven guys had to manhandle the piano down the stairs”
Larger than life
of a person) attracting special attention because of unusual and flamboyant appearance or behavior.
“Scorsese’s stories have always featured larger-than-life characters”
just one of those things
something has happened that you must accept even if you do not like it:
The traffic was awful and I missed my flight – it was just one of those things.
Second guess
.
anticipate or predict (someone’s actions or thoughts) by guesswork.
“he had to second-guess what the environmental regulations would be in five years’ time”
More than likely
something is very likely or probable. For example, you might say “It’s more than likely that this problem will occur again
Pump the break
to slow down or stop a vehicle by quickly pressing the brake pedal multiple times
Transition
1.
the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
“students in transition from one program to another”
Blow me off
decide not to do something you are expected to do, or not to meet or give an answer to someone when you are expected to:
I had a homework assignment due, but he tried to persuade me to blow it off and go to a party with him.
She blowers me off!
フラれたよう〜
arrhythmia
An arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat
アリスミア
Make waves
cause trouble.
“I don’t want to risk her welfare by making waves”
Hold against
to use (something) as a reason to have a bad opinion of (someone)
“He lied to her once, and she still holds it against him.”
hosiery
stockings, socks, and tights collectively.
ˈhəʊz.jə.ri/
Fruit of the Loom
trade name for a clothing company that makes underwear, t-shirts, and other casualwear. The name is a reference to clothing, similar to the phrase “fruit of the womb” from the Bible
Stay close !
be near someone or something, or to remain loyal to them
Carry permit
a license that allows a person to lawfully carry a firearm
A carry permit, also known as an authorization to carry (ATC), is a license that allows a person to lawfully carry a firearm
tummy tuck
a surgical operation involving the removal of excess flesh from the abdomen.
Drop dead
die suddenly and unexpectedly.
“she had seen her father drop dead of a heart attack”
INFORMAL
used as an expression of intense scorn or dislike.
“why don’t you just drop dead?”
With a bone
to have a complaint or disagreement with someone that you want to discuss
Fool around
act in a joking, frivolous, or teasing way.
“I shouted at him impatiently to stop fooling around”
Unfiltered
with no information removed:
The radio station provides millions of people with unfiltered news and political debate.
File
鑢 ヤスリ
Dig it up
Discover
to discover secret or forgotten facts by searching very carefully:
I’ve been doing some research on our family history and I’ve dug up some interesting information.
Field hand
a person who is employed to work on a farm.
The term is also known as a farmhand or farm worker
Public at large
phrase that refers to the general population or society as a whole. It can also be used to describe a person or thing that is not limited to a specific place or person
That’s a shame
そりゃついてないな
そりゃダメだな
consonance
Agreement
Looker
a physically attractive person, usually a woman
No word on
there is no information available about something
Feel the pinch
experience hardship, especially financial.
“staff were beginning to feel the pinch as the dispute entered its third week”
Jack up the price
raise something, especially a vehicle, with a jack.
“jack the car up until the wheel can spin freely”
Similar:
raise
Big box grocers
Lonrawa, Meteo Costco
At whim of
someone, often suddenly, with little or no reason. For example, “The shop is only open at the whim of the owner”.
Rom com
in movies or television) a romantic comedy.
“if you’ve ever seen a romcom before you might be able to guess where this is going”
Stow
pack or store (an object) carefully and neatly in a particular place.
“the bathhouse offers baskets in which to stow your clothes”
ちゃんとしまう
Digress
to move away from the main subject you are writing or talking about and to write or talk about something else:
But I digress. To get back to what I was saying, this poem reflects the poet’s love of nature and his religious beliefs.
Deep Vain Thronbosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg. It can also occur in the arms or abdomen. DVT can block blood and oxygen flow
DVT
Going around
風邪が流行る
The flu is going around our office now.
Shackle
If you are shackled by something, it prevents you from doing what you want to do:
The country is shackled by its own debts.
Turkey neck
happens when the neck muscles begin to weaken and the skin loses elasticity
Bankroll
support (a person, organization, or project) financially.
“the project is bankrolled by wealthy expatriates”
